Families and Mentors
Theatre Workshops for Youth
Our theatre workshops are designed to inspire creativity in youth ages 4 – 17. Taught by some of the finest professional theatre artists in the Twin Cities, our summer and winter workshops focus on the techniques of drama, music and dance. Students are taught to explore and express their own individuality and build self-confidence through the performing arts.
Acting Conservatory
Stages Theatre Company’s Acting Conservatory programs provide young people with excellent, innovative and enriching theatre arts training. Our class sizes are limited to allow for personalized instruction and classes are structured for the growth and enjoyment of the beginning student through the advanced performer. Resident and guest instructors create a flexible program that is adjusted each year to meet the needs of students age 7 – 17.
Community Enrichment Classes
We believe that theatre has the potential to inspire and educate while being an effective vehicle for personal growth. We offer a wide range of after-school and weekend classes for elementary children through school districts across the Twin Cities Metro area. These introductory classes are designed to stimulate student creativity and imagination, as well as, foster an appreciation of theatre.
Home School Programs
Through a variety of options, home school groups in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota can participate in performance-based workshops or explore non-theatre curriculum in a dramatic way. Our artists create a positive and supportive atmosphere in which students are challenged to reach new levels of curricular understanding in and through the performing arts.
Grand Gatherings
Calling all grandparents and grandchildren! Join us for 30 minutes of activities prior to select performances throughout the season. This four-show season package will include a pre-performance art activity, refreshments, and the pure joy of an opportunity created just for you and your grandchildren. We look forward to celebrating theatre with you at our Grand Gatherings! SOLD OUT FOR 2011-12 SEASON
Study Guides
Thousands upon thousands of young people receive their first exposure to theatre at Stages Theatre Company. Study guides are a great way to extend your child’s experience beyond their visit. Our guides contain engaging information about the playwright or author and ideas for activities to do and questions to talk about when you get back home!
Auditions
All of our productions feature youth performing alongside professional adult actors. Auditions for our productions are open to all actors ages 10 – 17 unless otherwise noted. All auditions are by appointment only. We begin taking appointments two weeks prior to the actual audition dates. Our audition line will let you know the dates and times of our next audition as well as what each young actor needs to know before they come. Please call the audition line at (952) 979-1135 or email to schedule an audition or for more information.
Open Door Program – Tuition Assistance
Through the Open Door program, Stages Theatre Company provides need-based tuition assistance to low-income families for our fee-based education programs. Want to learn more about how the Open Door program can assist your family?
